Are Silicone Injections Detectable in X Rays?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

X rays are not the first line diagnostic test for patients with silicone injections. Our office specializes in silicone removal from the face and body. An examination is usually the first step in identifying silicone that can be removed. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Barry Resnik, MD · Answer

Silicone does not reflect x rays. If calcium gets deposited around injected silicone, then the calcium will be seen, but the silicone again will not.

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